Walton County has the area’s highest opioid deaths. Here’s how officials will try to reduce fatal overdoses:

Walton County’s opioid death numbers are much higher than Bay or Okaloosa’s after you account for population. Officials have a plan to start turning the tide on the issue.
Tee’d Off With the Potential PGA Event – BCC Says “Not Now!”
Walton County commissioners have teed off a potential PGA Tour event, unanimously voting against a sponsorship proposal that sparked months of intense debate and divided the community.
Walton Commissioner Drake to PGA: No Contract, No Deal

Walton County leaders are holding the line on a proposed PGA Tour event until they see a formal contract with clear terms and contingencies.
Help Wanted: Walton County Tourism Department Seeking Executive Director

As Walton Countyβs tourism industry doubles in size, county leaders debate whether itβs time to bring back a top leadership role to guide the way.